Last July, I got two pretty boys to add to my rebuilding flock. They got along, I really never noticed much tension, the old girls did some schooling, they often roosted next to each other at night. I did think it might get rough in the spring when hormone start to rise. I have a small flock, really did not need two roosters, and when a neighbor gal wanted one, it was easy for me to catch one and deliver.
The thing is, there was a tension in the flock. When the extra rooster left I became aware of it. Things are calmer. The rooster I kept that I am calling Longjohns, seems more confident, more proud. It could be that we are getting closer to the solstice, and the molt is over, but the girls seem to dote on him. The flock is happier.
I have 11 girls and a rooster in a 20x30 run, with a 6x8 coop. I have long said, I would not keep 2 roosters with less than 25 head, and this rather reinforces it. I have a lovely flock for my set up and things are peaceful, always solve for peace in the flock.
Mrs K
The thing is, there was a tension in the flock. When the extra rooster left I became aware of it. Things are calmer. The rooster I kept that I am calling Longjohns, seems more confident, more proud. It could be that we are getting closer to the solstice, and the molt is over, but the girls seem to dote on him. The flock is happier.
I have 11 girls and a rooster in a 20x30 run, with a 6x8 coop. I have long said, I would not keep 2 roosters with less than 25 head, and this rather reinforces it. I have a lovely flock for my set up and things are peaceful, always solve for peace in the flock.
Mrs K